United Airlines to Operate Longest Scheduled Flight United Airlines just announced that it will begin daily nonstop flights between its San Francisco International Airport hub and Singapore’s Changi Airport beginning on June 1, 2016 (westbound), subject to… Johnny Jet , January 28, 2016
In Flight on United’s New Route: Newark to Newcastle (and the Lake District) As has been written on this site, United Airlines is now operating direct flights from Newark (EWR) to Newcastle, England (NCL)—and will continue them through September 7, at least. Initially,… Ian Livingston , August 7, 2015
American and United Join Delta Air Lines in Banning the Transport of Big Game Hunting Trophies American Airlines and United Airlines have just joined Delta Air Lines in banning the transport of big game hunting trophies. Yesterday, Delta Air Lines issued the following statement: “Effective immediately,… Johnny Jet , August 4, 2015
United’s “P.S.” Transcontinental Service is Moving Out of JFK and Into Newark Beginning October 25, United is moving their p.s. service— the New York-Los Angeles and New York-San Francisco premium transcontinental service—from New York JFK to Newark Liberty. These flights will be… Caitlin Martin Marker , June 16, 2015
United Now Flying Direct from Newark into Newcastle, England United Airlines is running a new direct flight through September from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Newcastle International Airport (NCL) to cart East Coasters to the northeast region of… Caitlin Martin Marker , May 28, 2015
United to Spend $573 Million on LAX Terminal Refresh As United continues its revamp of the airline, the next investment comes to LAX with a $573 million dollar refresh to the airline’s terminal. United executives unveiled design renderings of… Caitlin Martin Marker , May 14, 2015
United updates international economy meals and beverages United has announced it will be revamping its international economy food and beverage service. Beginning on June 1, customers in economy class will receive a complimentary three-course meal, complimentary beer and wine,… Caitlin Martin Marker , April 16, 2015
Airlines Add Extra Flights to Phoenix for Super Bowl Great news for football fans! Three airlines have added extra flights to Phoenix for Super Bowl XLIX. 1. jetBlue jetBlue Airways was the first to add an extra flight to Phoenix… Johnny Jet , January 19, 2015
Travel Tip of the Day: Free Entertainment with Personal Devices on United Free Entertainment with Personal Devices on United Flying United over the holidays? The airline announced last Thursday an upgrade to their entertainment service, which will now allow passengers to stream complimentary… Johnny Jet , December 22, 2014
United Airlines the First Airline to Offer Uber Service via Mobile App United Airlines just became the first airline to offer customers Uber transportation services via its mobile app, enabling travelers to use the United app for services throughout their entire travel… Johnny Jet , August 20, 2014
United Airlines to Award Miles Based on Ticket Price Following a similar and unpopular move by Delta, United Airlines announced today that they’ll soon be changing their MileagePlus program so that flyers earn miles based on ticket price rather than distance flown. Beginning March 1, 2015, members will… Johnny Jet , June 10, 2014
Booking Mileage Ticket Tricks to Europe I fly over 100,000 miles a year but I don’t play the mileage game (paying more and/or making a stop just to fly one particular airline) anymore since I learned… Johnny Jet , April 23, 2014
Make-A-Wish come true by donating your airline miles Causes don’t get much better than this. Make-A-Wish—which famously grants the wishes of children with life-threatening illnesses—is right now in the midst of its “Wishes in Flight” campaign, and it’s calling… Ian Livingston , April 17, 2014
Travel Tip of the Day: Take United’s Carry-On Policy Seriously Take United’s Carry-On Policy Seriously As I wrote in a story last week, United Airlines this month updated their carry-on baggage policy—and their approach to enforcing it. The airline has… Johnny Jet , March 10, 2014
United’s Strict New Approach to Baggage Rules More bad news for fliers: According to The Points Guy, on March 1 United Airlines implemented an update to their systemwide policy that cracks down on passengers’ carry-on baggage rights. The airline… Johnny Jet , March 4, 2014
